"Does the NCAA really oppose the harmless small-dollar bracket office pool for the Men’s Final Four?

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"Yes! Office pools of this nature are illegal in most states. The NCAA is aware of pools involving $100,000 or more in revenue. Worse yet, the NCAA has learned these types of pools are often the entry point for youth to begin gambling. Fans should enjoy following the tournament and filling out a bracket just for the fun of it, not on the amount of money they could possibly win."

All American sports leagues are officially opposed to gambling. Since these leagues aren't in on the profits, they use morality-based appeals to lobby against others making money off their product.